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Common Sailer

Neptis hylas

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Neptis hylas, sometimes known as the Common Sailer, is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia and Southeast Asia. It has a characteristic stiff gliding flight achieved by short and shallow wingbeats just above the horizontal.

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pamsai
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pamsai

Thane, Maharashtra, India

Spotted on Nov 18, 2012
Submitted on Nov 26, 2012

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